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January 31, 2019
EarthX, Nissan North America, UPS
Cummins Westport, Volkswagen Group of America, Audi, United Soybean Board, Renewable Energy Group
National Biodiesel Board, NGVAmerica, Roush CleanTECH, Neste, National Propane Gas Association, Ozinga Brothers,Altec, ICOM, Agility Fuel Solutions
East Bay Clean Cities, Greater New Haven Clean Cities, Virginia Clean Cities, South Shore Clean Cities, Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities, Utah Clean Cities
Provides policy support to the nation’s Clean Cities Coalitions & our 15,000 stakeholders
Keeps coalitions & stakeholders informed of
key policies, programs, & funding opportunities
Educates decision makers about the importance
of advancing markets for clean vehicles and fuels
Featuring: Administration and Congressional Leaders Presentations on VW Settlement Investments Industry Leaders – Cummins Westport, Nissan, UPS, National
Propane Gas Association, Altec, National Biodiesel Board, NGVAmerica, Roush CleanTech and More
Roundtables with DOE, EPA, DOT, and USDA Salute to Clean Cities 25th Anniversary Reception – Monday
February 11 Capitol Hill Day Meetings with Congress – Tuesday February 12 UPS Capitol Hill Town House Reception – Tuesday February 12
Go to: www.transportationenergypartners.org
Democrats will lead House and chair committees.
House to bring back Select Committee on Climate
change.
Bipartisan support in Congress remains strong.
DC consumed and paralyzed by shutdown.
Administration likely to continue to propose cuts to
Clean Energy Programs.
Budget negotiations will be tricky.
Infrastructure legislation could move.
Extend Tax Incentives for Alternative Fuels,
Vehicles and Infrastructure.
Preserve the Renewable Fuels Standard.
Increase Federal Funding for Key Alternative
Fuels Programs.
Encourage FHWA to approve Buy America
waivers for alternative fuel vehicle projects.
Include Alternative Fuels in Any New
Infrastructure Initiatives.
Excise Credit for LNG, CNG, Propane
Biodiesel Credit
2nd Generation Biofuel Credit
Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Credit
Hydrogen / Fuel Cell Credits
Final bill maintained EV credit.
Did not include expired alternative fuel
incentives.
Chuck Grassley (R-IA) new Chair of
Senate Finance
Ron Wyden (D-OR) remains Ranking
Member
Richard Neal (D-MA) assumes Chair of
Ways & Means
Kevin Brady (R-TX) now Ranking Member
Final FY 2019 funding negotiations
consuming Washington.
Interest from Senate as well as House Dems
in moving extenders.
Hopeful to have extenders attached to a tax
bill -- currently unsure what that may be.
Up to $7,500 for a qualifying EV, until a
manufacturer sells 200,000 EVs.
▪ Then credit is halved for 2 quarters, halved again
in the next 2 quarters, then eliminated.
Tesla hit cap at end of Q2 2018, GM hit cap in
Q4 2018, Nissan forecast to hit cap in 2020
(maybe sooner).
Terminates 30(d) (vehicle credit) and places user fee on EV drivers
Introduced in October by Sen. Barrasso (R-WY)
Two co-sponsors▪ Sen. Roberts (R-KS)
▪ Sen. Enzi (R-WY)
Not taken up by Senate Finance Committee House companion bill sponsored by Rep.
Smith (R-MO-8)
Would extend 30(d) and 30(c) for 10 years,
ending in 2028.
▪ Unlimited credits for each manufacturer
Introduced in September by Sens. Merkley (D-OR),
Heinrich (D-NM), and Cortez Masto (D-NV)
House bill -- Reps. Welch (D-VT) and Rosen (D-NV).
No hearings held yet.
EPA 2019 rule provided statutorily required growth for advanced biofuels. ▪ Added 500 million gallons of
overall advanced biofuel.
▪ Agency raised 2020 BBD volume by equivalent 330 million gallons.
▪ Welcome news after flat-lined volumes since 2016.
Unresolved issues.▪ Small refinery exemptions
(SRE).
▪ 500 million gallons from 2016.
▪ RIN market reform and E15.
▪ RIN/SRE transparency.
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Cellulosic
0.230 0.311 0.288 0.418
Biomass-
based
Diesel1.9 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.43
Overall
Advanced3.61 4.28 4.29 4.92
Overall
Renewable
Fuel 18.11 19.28 19.29 19.92
EPA has now triggered the reset provision for all RFS categories with remaining statutory volumes (cellulosic, advanced, and total).
EPA will need to reset each of those volumes through 2022 based on a “review of the implementation of the program” and an analysis of six statutory factors.
EPA began work on a proposed rule and meeting with stakeholder groups in summer.
The proposed reset rule could include the annual rule for 2020 and the BBD volumes for 2021. ▪ Will not change the BBD volume
for 2020.
2020 2021 2022
Cellulosic 10.5 13.5 16
Biomass-
based
Diesel 2.43 * *
Advanced 15 18 21
Overall 30 33 36
15
RFS REFORM IN 115TH
CONGRESS
Hearing in House Energy & Commerce
Environment Subcommittee, December
2018.
Discussion draft sponsored by Reps. John
Shimkus (R-IL) and Bill Flores (R-TX).
Proposal:
▪ Sunset conventional biofuel
(undefined) after 2022;
▪ Set annual biomass-based diesel
volumes (2023-2032) per prior year
RIN volume;
▪ Sunset RFS after 2032.
RFS OVERSIGHT IN 116TH
CONGRESS?
Senate Environment & Public Works
Committee
▪ Chairman: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY)
▪ Transportation Subc. Chair:
Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK)
▪ Allies: Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA)
Deb Fischer (R-NE)
Jerry Moran, (R-KS)
Mike Rounds (R-SD)
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
House Energy & Commerce
▪ Chairman: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ)
▪ Energy Security: Reducing oil dependence by
meeting more than 10% of U.S. on-road
transportation needs.
▪ Economy: RFS supports hundreds of thousands of
jobs nationwide.
▪ Environment: Reducing carbon emissions and
other pollution.
Maintain increased funding for Clean Cities
program, including funding for competitive
grants.
Maintain increased funding for the EPA Clean
Diesel grants.
DOE spending bill signed into law – includes
$37.8 million for Clean Cities.
EPA funding not finalized for yet.
▪ House bill includes $100 million for DERA.
▪ Senate bill includes $50 million.
President to propose budget in February.
Appropriations subcommittees will consider
legislation in April and May.
House and Senate floor action in summer.
Final legislation in fall.
Senate Energy & Water Appropriations Subcommittee
▪ Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Chair
▪ Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Ranking Member House Energy & Water Appropriations Subcommittee
▪ Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Chair
▪ Mike Simpson (R-ID), Ranking Member Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee
▪ Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chair
▪ Tom Udall (D-NM), Ranking Member House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee
▪ Betty McCollum (D-MN), Chair
▪ Ken Calvert (R-CA), Ranking Member
Find out your Members’ appropriations request process and deadline (usually late
February/early March).
Follow up with member request form or
letter.
Show coalition stakeholder support.
Follow up with Congressional offices after
you submit request.
Bipartisan interest in a comprehensive
infrastructure package.
TEP and others working on alternative fuel
proposals.
Timing remains unclear.
Paying for infrastructure remains an issue.
FHWA holding up funding for hundreds of
clean vehicle projects while it considers
new Buy America policies.
Working with DOT to solve problem.
Will likely need to get Congress involved.
Builds Your Organization: Increased
visibility, more members, more funding.
Advances your Policies: helps you educate
policymakers and influence the debate.
Builds Long-term Relationships: Advocacy
promotes your organization with key
policymakers.
Relationships are the currency of policymaking
in Washington D.C. and across the country.
Identify ways you can help elected officials.
▪ Be a good source of ideas & information.
▪ Provide opportunities for visibility & media coverage.
▪ Introduce them to key constituencies and community
leaders.
Build relationships with local, state, & national
offices.
Educate officials about the value & benefits
of clean transportation policies for your area.
▪ Provide facts & figures on how clean vehicles &
fuels are creating jobs and benefitting the local
area.
▪ Provide examples of local projects and programs
in action.
Demonstrate broad-based and bi-partisan
support for your issue.
If you don’t know, find the answer and get back to them.
Send thank you notes.
Stay in Touch: send reports, newsletters, and
regular updates to staff.
Invite elected officials to local events.
Identify opportunities for media coverage.
Prepare a “1-Pager” with background on your organization and examples of local projects.
Use examples of local projects in action.
Visual displays are extremely helpful.
Business Cards, Pen, Paper.
Phones on vibrate or silent.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Be Brief and to the Point: Expect meeting to last 15-30 minutes. Keep presentation short &leave time for questions.
Focus Specific Requests for Action: Elected officials want to know how they can help.
Consider the office: Know the elected official’s committees and background and tailor your pitch.
Be Factual: Know the most up-to-date facts about your organization and pertinent issues. Bring a cheat sheet if you need to be precise.
Know the Opposition: There are Pros & Cons to every debate.
Be Respectful: Even if they disagree, you should respect their views. There will be future opportunities to work together.
Building teams with stakeholders
Scheduling meetings
Sample appropriations request letter
Talking points and hand-outs on federal
policies
Sample local press release
EarthX, Nissan North America, UPS
Cummins Westport, Volkswagen Group of America, Audi, United Soybean Board, Renewable Energy Group
National Biodiesel Board, NGVAmerica, Roush CleanTECH, Neste, National Propane Gas Association, Ozinga Brothers, Altec, ICOM, Agility Fuel Solutions
East Bay Clean Cities, Greater New Haven Clean Cities, Virginia Clean Cities, South Shore Clean Cities, Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities, Utah Clean Cities
For more information, contact:
Ken Brown , 202.674.7777
Phillip Wiedmeyer, 205.402.2755
